RRB Group D Notification 2024-25 (OUT): Download Official Notification PDF Here

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2024 ( RRB Group D )

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Registration: 23 Jan '25 - 22 Feb '25

Anangsha Patra

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Dec 19, 2024 20:08 IST

RRB Group D Notification 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct RRB Group D level 1 exam to allow candidates to work in the Indian Railways. RRB Group D 2024 notification is expected to be released soon for 32,438 vacancies. RRB Group D exam dates 2024 will be announced along with the notification. RRB Group D application form 2024 will be released along with the notification. The application process is completely online and candidates who are between 18 to 33 years and have passed Class 10 can apply for the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D 2024 comprises CBT, PET, and Medical/Document Verification. Read below for more details on RRB Group D notification 2024.

Q:   When will RRB Group D notification 2025 be released?

A:

RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RRB Group D comprises Computer Based Test,  Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification and Medical Exam. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in NCVT for preparation of the final merit list. They are also exempted from PET/PST.

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Q:   When will RRB Group D application form 2025 be released?

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RRB Group D application form 2025 will be released on January 23, 2025 by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB Group D application form should be filled online only. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250. Candidates can pay the fee both online and offline. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the application form.

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Q:   Why RRB Group D notification is released?

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RRB Group D notification is released to select eligible candidates for various Level 1 posts in Indian Railways such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. RRB Group D notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as important dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more information. Candidates must read the notification before applying to the exam to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB Group D application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are required to apply online for the exam.

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Q:   Will RRB Group D exam be conducted this year?

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RRB Group D 2025 exam will be conducted this year. RRB Group D notification 2025 has been released. According to the announcement made by Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, railway group d exam will be conducted every year. The selection process comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more. 

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What is RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria?

RRB Group D eligibility criteria 2024 is given below in terms of age limit, educational qualification, and medical standard.

RRB Group D Age Limit

RRB Group D age limit is between 18 and 33 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories. RRB Group D age limit for reserved categories after relaxation is given below.

Category Upper Age Limit

Unreserved

33 Years

OBC-Non Creamy Layer

36 Years

SC/ST

38 Years

RRB Group D Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by National Council for Vocational Training or Class 10 pass plus ITI. 

RRB Group D Medical Standard

The medical standard of RRB Group D is given below:

Medical Standard Visual Acuity

A-2 

Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test)
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc

A-3 

Distant vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D)
Near vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and must pass the test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, myopic vision, etc. 

B-1 

Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc. 

B-2 

Distant vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass the test for binocular vision, etc

C-1 

Distant vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
Near vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required

C-2 

Distant vision: 6/12 with or without glasses
Near vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required

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RRB Group D notification dates 

RRB Group D 2024 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB Group D 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

23 Jan '25 -

22 Feb '25

RRB Group D 2024-25 application form

DatesPast Exam Dates

14 Mar '23

RRB Group D Final Result 2023

Feb '23

Conduct of medical exam

30 Jan '23 -

07 Feb '23

RRB Group D PET for Eastern Railways

RRB Group D Notification 2024: Application process

RRB Group D Application Form 2024 will be made available online. The application fee for RRB exam is INR 500 for all candidates except fee concession categories while it is INR 250 for PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, Economically Backward Class. RRB Group D application form filling fee is refunded after candidates after in the CBT. The window to modify the RRB Group D application form is made available after the application process closes. The application process comprises the following stages:

  • Registration for the exam
  • Verification of email ID and mobile number through OTP
  • Filling the application form for RRB exam for Group D
  • Paying the application fees and entering bank account details
  • Entering scribe for PwBD candidates
  • Candidates must choose the exam language
  • Details of bank account for refund
  • Uploading photograph and signature
  • Submission of application form

RRB Group D Salary

Selected candidates are offered a salary of INR 18,000 as per 7th CPC pay matrix. Apart from the salary, candidates are also entitled to certain allowances and benefits. RRB Group D salary structure for different pay bands is given below.

Scale Pay Band (in INR) Grade Pay (in INR) Entry Level Grade Pay (In INR)

PB-1

15,600-60,600

5,400

21,000

5,700

23,190

6,000

25,380

7,200

29,730

8,400

34,080

PB-2

29,900-1,04,400

12,600

40,500

13,800

51,420

PB-3

14,400

54,450

16,200

63,000

46,800-1,17,300

19,800

76,590

22,800

88,500

PB-5

1,12,200-20,100

26,100

1,38,300

26,700

1,47,300

30,000

1,59,000

RRB Group D Selection Process 2024

RRB Group D recruitment stages comprise CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and medical exam. Candidates need to qualify all the stages for appointment to the post. According to RRB Group D selection process, the final selection or empanelment of candidates is done based on CBT provided they qualify PET, DV and medical exam.

RRB Group D 2024 Exam Pattern

RRB Group D Exam Pattern for CBT comprises four sections: General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. According to RRB Group D exam pattern, the test paper comprises a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe are given 120 minutes extra time. Each question is for one mark. 1/3 marks are deducted for the wrong answers. The qualifying marks for the exam are 40 per cent for UR & EWS candidates while it is 30 per cent for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, and ST categories. Candidates must solve the previous years' RRB Group D question papers inorder to know the paper pattern. 

Also Read: RRB Group D answer key

RRB Group D Notification Syllabus

RRB Group D Syllabus comprises topics from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. RRB Group D syllabus for Mathematics comprises topics that candidates have studied in Class 10 level. General Intelligence and Reasoning section assesses a candidate’s logical reasoning ability. The General Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of Class 10 NCERT level. For General Awareness, candidates must cover Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, etc. 

RRB Group D Notification 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below the FAQs related to RRB Group D selection process.

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